One interesting read about astronomers, super simplified for curious kids to learn. Even though told in simple way, it is still full of information on how the astronomers work. At the end of the book, there are quest for kids to do and have some astronomers activities.

I have read several books in the Professions Series with my grandson, and he does enjoy them. He is 8, a bit older than the target audience, but I find the text quite suitable for his interest and he can read sections himself. The book walks you through the day to day activities of an astronomer. There are fun facts throughout that are informative and in an age-appropriate manner to hold the interest of a child. Equipment is labeled and its use is explained. The illustrations are simple and add to the text. There is also an activity at the end of the book geared to 5 - 7 year olds. A nice addition to the series. This series is a great addition to a public or school library and would be useful when discussing occupations and community helpers in primary classrooms.

With vivid illustrations, you can explore with your child a whole new world of the stars, planets, telescopes and the like. As a parent, you might learn a thing or two as well. It is a great way to bond with your child when you discover the world together. It helps them to think more of the world and the world around them. Very kid friendly and fun! Highly recommend.

A special thank you to Clavis Publishing and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

This is way too long to be a board book. It’s like the author took criticism of her previous books being to light on information and went the opposite way with an info dumb. I just didn’t care for this at all.

Thank you to the author, Clavis Publishing and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This children's book is a gem - it explains in child-appropriate vocabulary what astronomers do, where they work, and lots of interesting science stuff that grownups may not know, or (at least in my case) would struggle to explain properly. I did feel there was a bit of a disconnect between the illustrations (which I loved, by the way) which seemed to target more of a younger audience, and the text, which was more elaborate than a younger audience might be able to cope with.

This book was informative and written in an encyclopedia style, rather than a story. The back says it is for 5 and up. If you are reading it to a child on the younger end, I recommend reading a few pages in a session. It was less engaging to read to my child than a story book. My child was interested and enjoyed it in pieces. I wouldn't recommend sitting and reading all the way through at once unless you have an older child.
If you child is interested in how we look at the night sky, then they will like this book.

This is an excellent enrichment book for early elementary! Kids get a simple introduction to astronomy and what astronomers do. Explanations are concise and clear for young readers and are accompanied by bright, vivid pictures that will definitely engage attention. The main astronomer is a POC woman, which is great representation for young people. This is a fantastic way to start the a discussion about space and STEM careers and would be an excellent addition to elementary classroom and school libraries!

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review.

A great book about Astronomers for elementary age kids. It is very informative and written in ways that little ones will understand. The illustrations are very colorful and further help kids understand what an astronomer does.

This is a very ambitious book to explain what an astronomer does all day to very young children. I think it largely succeeds, except in a few places when I think it tries to cover too much or where a few more arrows/labels in the diagrams would have been helpful.. The explanation of what light is and why we can't see all of it was excellent, as was the description of what it is like to work at an observatory. I only indicated that I will not be buying it because I do not purchase non-fiction for the library; I can ask the purchaser.

This colorful and well-illustrated book teaches in simplified ways to anyone who wants wants to know the basics of astronomy and the scientists who study it. While it is aimed to children, there are many parents who will benefit from reading this book with their children. Including ESL adults! There is also a very short section of activities which are simple but meaningful. Great resource.
I requested and received a free temporary e-book from Clavis Publishing via NetGalley.

Pros: This book has much more information than I was expecting based on the cover. It's a very comprehensive introduction to astronomy and would be a great introduction to the subject for older children. The description of this book says it is for ages 5 and up, and I think younger children (although not quite ready for all the words on the page) will love the illustrations!

Cons: This is not a con but a note to readers: I assumed incorrectly by the cover that this was a picture book. I'm not sure the illustrations match with the depth of information. The illustrations seem to be for younger children but the information is for older students.

Thank you to NetGalley and Clavis Publishing for the opportunity to read this book!

This was such a beautiful book! And I’m so happy I read it!

I think it is such a beautiful book for young readers ages 5 and up that details what astronomers do for a living.

I really liked the illustration, but also enjoyed the simple way scientific concepts were broken down. Bolding terminology was done effectively, and I liked that comparisons were used to distinguish similar sounding terms, such as astronomers vs astronauts.

My only suggestion is that the text is a little bit small, so I think it would be useful to enlarge the text for younger readers.

Finally, each illustration nicely complimented the text well. The activity at the end of the book would be a fun one for younger readers!

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

A very informative book about astronomers. The information is definitely for 5 years and up but the illustrations seem a bit young for the text. Perhaps this book will spark an interest which will lead to additional research. A great introduction for young and old stargazers.

Back in primary school, I really enjoyed science.. In fact, I enjoyed it so much I joined the *nerd alert* science club.

This book is something that on one hand I wished was published back in the day and yet, I am glad it finally was written.

I loved the idea that it was a female astronomer. Given that STEM is something that many females (like me) who were initially so passionate about it, met with a crossroad along the way and decided to take another path.

Thank you for this advanced copy @clavispublishing

Review to come February 28th to blog/goodreads/etc.

I received this book from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.

I am a BIG BIG fan of Liesbet Slegers and always eager to read her books! I just love her illustration style and she writes some really fun books on a wide scale of subjects. From books like this about astronomy to pilots to books that are fiction and are about friendship and holidays. Her books always make me smile, so of course I had to request this book!

In this book, a non-fiction picture book, we learn all about astronomers, about stars, about telescopes, and so much more! It is a information-packed book but it all never felt overwhelming, it was written really well for the age group with clear explanations on words by explaining it in the story and/or by showing it with pictures. I really had fun reading about astronomers and seeing what they do. Not much new to me, though I also learned some new bits, like about the laser beam and it being yellow! Kids will learn a whole bunch of fun information on a fun and interesting way.

I loved that at the end we get some discoveries of astronomers, aka the stars/space. From moons to eclipses. I am delighted that this was added~

And the art was once again very sweet and cute! I love it!

All in all, does your kid want to know more about space? About astronomers? Be sure to get this book for them!

Teachers and students will love this book. The illustrations are fun and colorful. The author leads us through the work of astronomers that include gender and ethnic diversity. The author makes the job real by showing families, need to travel, and ways the scientist take care of themselves on the job. Educational standards in science and language arts are accessible through the vocabulary and information on the work of astronomers. Vocabulary words are in bold but there is no glossary, a necessary addition.

Cute and informative.
The illustrative style is kind of incongruous with the type and amount of information presented, but I still think this book would be of interest to young children who are interested in space.

Love the illustrations--very colorful and simple, perfect for young kids. This book does a great job explaining what astronomers are and what their job is. Some bigger vocabulary words and scientific terms means that kids may have questions and need an adult to help them, but this provides a great opportunity to teach kids about this new topic. A great resource for parents, librarians, and teachers!

Thanks to Netgalley and Clavis for a free digital copy.

With simple language and illustrations this book gives kids an idea about what astronomer do and what subjects they study. I expected it to be a bit simpler language than it was, but I still think it's a great read for kids.

The illustration is super simple, but effective for young children. The book does a great job explaining what astronomers do, and what tools they might need to do their job and why. Some words mentioned- like observatory, telescope, laser beam- are more challenging, but the book includes pictures and explanations of each term, so that kids may learn as they read.

The book definitely has a lot of words and scientific material, that I think it's important to read this to your child the first few times, and encourage them to ask questions. It covers a lot, and while I think it's important to teach these subjects to your kids, if it's their first time being exposed to it, you need to be prepared to explain things further.